B3 Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
1 gram of carbohydrates equal to how much energy
A
17kJ of energy
2
Q
What can you tell from the formula of glucose?
A
6 Carbon atoms; 12 Hydrogen atoms and 6 Oxygen atoms (C6H12O6).
3
Q
In what form of carbohydrates do most organisms use for respiration
A
Glucose
4
Q
In what form do animals transport carbohydrates in their blood
A
Glucose
5
Q
In what form do animals store their carbohydrates in cell
A
Glycogen
6
Q
In what form of carbohydrates do plants use for transportation?
A
Sucrose
7
Q
In what form of carbohydrates do plants use for storage?
A
Starch
8
Q
Define & describe monosaccharides
A
- 1 simple sugar molecule
- simplest kind of carbohydrate
- Soluble in water, tastes sweet
9
Q
Define & describe disaccharides
A
- 2 simple sugar molecules joined together
- Soluble in water, tastes sweet
10
Q
Define & describe polysaccharides
A
- Many molecules of simple sugar team up
- Insoluble, do not taste sweet
